Transcript Presentation - May 2013 - Freight and Logistics Council of Western

Implementation of National Chain of
Responsibility (CoR) Legislation
Pascal Felix
Director – Main Roads WA, Heavy Vehicle Operations
Chain of Responsibility –
Objectives / Strategy
• Encouraging industry and community to voluntarily
comply
• Educate rather than prosecute
• Focus on key safety and infrastructure protection
messages
• Intelligence-driven targeted enforcement
Chain of Responsibility –
Compliance approach
Communications
Inform
WAHV Accreditation
Educate
Legal Support
Intelligence
Monitor
Road Transport
Compliance
Investigation
Enforce
Chain of Responsibility –
Implementation
• Legislation was passed by WA State Parliament in May
2012, currently awaiting proclamation.
• Regulatory amendments and finalisation expected by
December 2013.
Chain of Responsibility –
Implementation
• Steering Committee established to oversee the
implementation of CoR;
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Pascal Felix – Main Roads (Chair)
Leigh Farrow – Main Roads (Executive Officer)
Kevin Loftus – Main Roads
Richard Whitehead – Main Roads
Paul Bond - Main Roads
Dean Roberts – Main Roads
Diane Aho – WA Police
Vince Tamigi – DoT
Emma Cooper - DoT
Chain of Responsibility –
Communication
• Main Roads, Heavy Vehicle Operations has
responsibility for the education and industry
communications .
• Initial discussions have already taken place with
industry associations.
• External consultants to assist in key communication
activities.
• Training of Transport Inspectors & other enforcement
officers will be completed prior to implementation.
Chain of Responsibility –
Communication
• Activities will include:
– Industry road shows and information sessions
* Perth x 2
* Kalgoorlie
* Fremantle
* Bunbury
* Port Hedland
* Albany
* Geraldton
* Derby
* Narrogin
Chain of Responsibility –
Communication
– Website Information
* Project Overview/Updates
* Fact Sheets
* FAQs
* Dispelling ‘myths’ about CoR
* Key implementation dates and industry
engagement sessions
* Links to CoR Legislation and Regulations
* Contact details for further information
Chain of Responsibility –
Communication
– Direct mail out & publications
* CoR Overview – what’s changed & where to
go for further information
* Release of new & revised publications
Chain of Responsibility –
Key dates
• 26-28 Jul 2013 - Truck & Trailer Show
• Aug 2013 – launch of educational and media
campaigns
• Diggers & Dealers Forum – 5-7 August 2013
• Dowerin Field Day – 28 & 29 August 2013
• Sep-Nov 2013 – Road shows & information sessions
• Mar 2014 – lead-in and CoR proclamation (‘Go Live’)
• Ongoing evaluation and update
Chain of Responsibility –
Need more information
• Main Roads website www.mainroads.wa.gov.au
• Dedicated phone support via our HVO Help Desk 138
HVO (486)
Questions?